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Home About Us Gemstone Photo Galleries Inventory Lists (text files) Learn More All That Glitters in the News 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Lifetime Guarantee Policies Purchase Form Testimonials Site Map Contact Us ___________________________ All That Glitters 272 Broadway #732 Methuen, MA 01844 Telephone/Answering Service: 978-975-2272 Email All That Glitters	Learn More... New Page! Larger Tanzanites Saturation Being Enhanced??? In the not too distant past, we had read in trade related magazines that smaller Tanzanites ( normally be light in color due to size), were being coated to enhance their saturation. Though saddened to hear this, this was not of concern to us as the smaller and lighter material is common and readily available and not something we seek to stock. Could larger Tanzanites now be receiving this Enhancement? Read more about what the owner of All That Glitters thinks after seeing some Tanzanites at the 2010 Tucson Gem Show... < Tanzanite Enhancement Suspicions > New Page! Orangy Topaz Fades Dramactically on Exposure to Light L. Allen Brown of All That Glitters had seen large Orangy Topaz online back in 2005 that was said to originate in Brasil and was supposedly untreated. Upon seeing this material in Chantaburi, Thailand in November of 2006, two parcels were purchased. One parcel was placed into the sun where it proceeded to fade quickly to a beige color - very attractive, bright sparkly and brilliant gemstones, but no longer the color that had been originally purchased. In contacting GIA in California, the other parcel was sent to the GIA office in Thailand where it was studied in their lab. To read this story, you may visit the following link: < G&G Fading Topaz Article > Thanks to GIA for providing the above link so the trade and public could learn more about this material. New Page! Ametrine is Not What it Used to Be!... All That Glitters Owner is stumped as to why what appears to be treated/enhanced quartz is being called Ametrine. Some companies selling these gemstones as Natural Ametrine. Learn More: < Ametrine Misnomer > See what our customers have created as well as custom jewelers with gemstones purchased from All That Glitters. Not only will you see unique designs incorporating All That Glitters Gemstones, you will find answers to questions, such as: What should you do when a gemstone TALKS TO YOU? So what does a customer do with a loose gemstone once purchased? Also, learn what we tell stores and goldsmiths as to the best way to utilize All That Glitters: < Custom Jewelry Using All That Glitters Gemstones > Fooled Again - Story of 'another' on-line Gemstone Purchase... Photo Enhancement by some companies create colors that don't exist in natural gemstones and have no resemblance to the original color.....So don't be surprised if the gemstone you purchase on many websites, is not what you expect when you open that package!... < Fooled Again > Available All That Glitters Gemstones that have appeared in Books, Magazines and Articles: < ATG Published Gemstone Photos > Read comments and feedback from one of All That Glitters customers regarding our Blog and Monthly Gem Related News. Without Feedback like this, we have no idea as to whether we are serving our customers and on-line followers: < Email from an ATG Customer > All That Glitters 2008 Adventure to the high deserts of Oregon in search of Sunstone Read and Learn More: < ATG 2008 Sunstone Trip > The owner of All That Glitters discusses the unusual Tucson 2009 Show along with commentary from dealers during interviews on NPR (National Public Radio). All That Glitters Inventory and Customers in best position to weather any economic woes; High Quality, High End, Unique Gemstones increase in sales and value: < Tucson 2009 Review > Buyer Beware - What is not told to the customer can hurt them! Paraiba Lawsuit Dismissed - Learn more about the controversy and the thoughts of All That Glitters: < Paraiba Lawsuit Dismissed > Recently, it was Enhanced Andesine Feldspar - NOW, it is COATED Tanzanite... (What's Next???) Read more about this new treatment that is not stabile: < Coated Tanzanite > Coming to a Court Room Near You: The Labradorite Litigations It has been proven that the recent glut of Labradorite (Red Feldspar) is not entirely natural, but has been ENCHANCED. Read more in the following Colored Stone Article... < Andesine-Labradorite Enhancement > Need Gemstone Appraisals, Gemstone Identification, Gemstone Country of Origin Reports, Enhancement Information or ??? We have a few recommendations of Professional Gemstone Labs... < Gemstone Labs > Faceting Gemstones From Rough Has Inherent Risk Not only is it difficult to find fine quality facet rough gemstone material, but one never knows about issues that one cannot see initially during the initial inspection process. Once purchased, there can be surprises when one polishes a window to look inside. Learn More about some of the issues that All That Glitters has encountered in some very fine costly rough... < Rough Issues > U.S. Dollar Hits Low; Expect Fine Quality Gemstones to Increase < ATG Article - Low US Dollar > All That Glitters visited the high deserts of Oregon (July 2007) in search of Sunstone. Read about the trip, view photos and learn more about Oregon Sunstone... < ATG Oregon Sunstone Mining Trip > More and More deception is being seen on the internet. See some of the cases that All That Glitters has encountered. Most of it is hard to believe! < OnLine Gemstone Decepton > Learn more about the owner of All That Glitters and the search for gemstones... Eagle Tribune Interview - October 2006 In the Loupe: Gemologist Travels Globe for Stones Read questions asked of the owner of All That Glitters, as well as the candid answers, during an interview and photo shoot for the Eagle Tribune (Oct 2006): Eagle Tribune Questions All That Glitters' gemstones may be impossible to compare to "similar" ones in the market due to rarity, color, size or clarity. Learn more about the All That Glitters Exclusive Approach, which is not a marketing strategy but actually based on knowledge of what makes a fine exquisite rare gemstone... All That Glitters' Exclusive Approach "Paraiba" is being re-defined within the Gemstone Trade. Learn More about what may be defined as "Paraiba" Tourmaline: Paraiba Nomenclature AGTA - The Question of Paraiba Paraiba Lawsuit Dismissed ATG News Release (July 17, 2006) - 500ct Watermelon Tourmaline Slice from Maine Destined for Future Maine Museum All That Glitters recently sold a slice of Maine History, a watermelon slice to be more exact, but this slice is not edible... (Learn More about the history of Tourmaline in Maine by visiting this link) Gemstones - Understanding, Identifying and Buying, by Keith Wallis A new gemstone book to the market, featuring a Color Change Diaspore from the All That Glitters inventory. Another publication where All That Glitters gemstones have appeared! GEMS - Legend and Lore Cedar Wings Magazine Article Text by: Hania Jurdak Photos by: L. Allen Brown/All That Glitters Want to learn more about Gemstones??? Live in the New England Area?? Join the Continuing Ed Class "The World Of Gemstones" at North Essex Community College, taught by the owner and founder of All That Glitters - L. Allen Brown Future schedules will be posted here but might not always be available: http://www.necc.mass.edu/noncredit/personalenrichment/gems.shtml The 4C's of Colored Gemstones Synthetic vs. Simulant Prices of Synthetics can be many times that of a simulant. What is the difference? Alexandrite (Natural)/Synthetic Alexandrite All That Glitters Local Business Profile - Lawrence Eagle Tribune article Apatite - Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK article) David Stanley - Gemstone Sculptor (retired) Diaspore Facetating Gems - Coast and Country Article Imperial Malaia Garnet Maine Amethyst Find - Lawrence Eagle Tribune Article Paraiba Pezzottaite Tanzanite - Before It Was Tanzanite: Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK article) View Rough and the Faceted Stone Produced World of Gemstones - All That Glitters TV Show All That Glitters Advertisements	"I love visiting your website, the images are all great and changing regularly so it is a pleasure to visit. There is also lots of good info about a variety of stones, a pleasure for someone who lives in a city where colored stones other than the big three are not apperciated much." DF - Sask.CANADA — "Thank you so much for your reply. I will research that article in JCK You have helped me a lot on a difficult assignment I could not find hardly any references for this material.. I love your web site it is full of great information and extremely well done. Aloha." SD - Graduate Gemologist, CGA, (appraisal lab in Honolulu) — "Thank you for your full explanation and I feel re-assured that I have made a sound purchase - and from what you say, a good price and investment and I appreciate that... I will enjoy - thanks again." PG - Plymouth, New Zealand
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Telephone/Answering Service: 978-975-2272

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New Page!
Larger Tanzanites Saturation Being Enhanced???
In the not too distant past, we had read in trade related magazines that smaller Tanzanites ( normally be light in color due to size), were being coated to enhance their saturation. Though saddened to hear this, this was not of concern to us as the smaller and lighter material is common and readily available and not something we seek to stock.
Could larger Tanzanites now be receiving this Enhancement? Read more about what the owner of All That Glitters thinks after seeing some Tanzanites at the 2010 Tucson Gem Show...
< Tanzanite Enhancement Suspicions >

New Page!
Orangy Topaz Fades Dramactically on Exposure to Light
L. Allen Brown of All That Glitters had seen large Orangy Topaz online back in 2005 that was said to originate in Brasil and was supposedly untreated. Upon seeing this material in Chantaburi, Thailand in November of 2006, two parcels were purchased. One parcel was placed into the sun where it proceeded to fade quickly to a beige color - very attractive, bright sparkly and brilliant gemstones, but no longer the color that had been originally purchased.

In contacting GIA in California, the other parcel was sent to the GIA office in Thailand where it was studied in their lab. To read this story, you may visit the following link: < G&G Fading Topaz Article >

Thanks to GIA for providing the above link so the trade and public could learn more about this material.

New Page!
Ametrine is Not What it Used to Be!...
All That Glitters Owner is stumped as to why what appears to be
treated/enhanced quartz is being called Ametrine. Some companies selling
these gemstones as Natural Ametrine. Learn More:
< Ametrine Misnomer >

See what our customers have created as well as custom jewelers with gemstones purchased from All That Glitters. Not only will you see unique designs incorporating All That Glitters Gemstones, you will find answers to questions, such as:
What should you do when a gemstone TALKS TO YOU?
So what does a customer do with a loose gemstone once purchased?
Also, learn what we tell stores and goldsmiths as to the best way to utilize
All That Glitters:
< Custom Jewelry Using All That Glitters Gemstones >

Fooled Again - Story of 'another' on-line Gemstone Purchase...
Photo Enhancement by some companies create colors that don't exist in natural gemstones and have no resemblance to the original color.....So don't be surprised if the gemstone you purchase on many websites, is not what you expect when you open that package!...
< Fooled Again >

Available All That Glitters Gemstones that have appeared in Books, Magazines and Articles:   < ATG Published Gemstone Photos >

Read comments and feedback from one of All That Glitters customers regarding our Blog and Monthly Gem Related News. Without Feedback like this, we have no idea as to whether we are serving our customers and on-line followers:
< Email from an ATG Customer >

All That Glitters 2008 Adventure to the high deserts of Oregon in search of Sunstone
Read and Learn More: < ATG 2008 Sunstone Trip >

The owner of All That Glitters discusses the unusual Tucson 2009 Show along with commentary from dealers during interviews on NPR (National Public Radio). All That Glitters Inventory and Customers in best position to weather any economic woes; High Quality, High End, Unique Gemstones increase in sales and value:
< Tucson 2009 Review >

Buyer Beware - What is not told to the customer can hurt them!

Paraiba Lawsuit Dismissed - Learn more about the controversy and the thoughts of All That Glitters: < Paraiba Lawsuit Dismissed >

Recently, it was Enhanced Andesine Feldspar -
NOW, it is COATED Tanzanite... (What's Next???)
Read more about this new treatment that is not stabile:
< Coated Tanzanite >

Coming to a Court Room Near You: The Labradorite Litigations
It has been proven that the recent glut of Labradorite (Red Feldspar) is not entirely natural, but has been ENCHANCED.
Read more in the following Colored Stone Article...
< Andesine-Labradorite Enhancement >

Need Gemstone Appraisals, Gemstone Identification, Gemstone Country of Origin Reports, Enhancement Information or ???
We have a few recommendations of Professional Gemstone Labs...
< Gemstone Labs >

Faceting Gemstones From Rough Has Inherent Risk
Not only is it difficult to find fine quality facet rough gemstone material, but one never knows about issues that one cannot see initially during the initial inspection process. Once purchased, there can be surprises when one polishes a window to look inside. Learn More about some of the issues that All That Glitters has encountered in some very fine costly rough...
< Rough Issues >

U.S. Dollar Hits Low; Expect Fine Quality Gemstones to Increase
< ATG Article - Low US Dollar >

All That Glitters visited the high deserts of Oregon (July 2007) in search of Sunstone. Read about the trip, view photos and learn more about Oregon Sunstone...
< ATG Oregon Sunstone Mining Trip >

More and More deception is being seen on the internet. See some of the cases that All That Glitters has encountered. Most of it is hard to believe!
< OnLine Gemstone Decepton >

Learn more about the owner of All That Glitters and the search for gemstones...
Eagle Tribune Interview - October 2006
In the Loupe: Gemologist Travels Globe for Stones

Read questions asked of the owner of All That Glitters, as well as the candid answers, during an interview and photo shoot for the Eagle Tribune (Oct 2006):
Eagle Tribune Questions

All That Glitters' gemstones may be impossible to compare to "similar" ones in the market due to rarity, color, size or clarity. Learn more about the All That Glitters Exclusive Approach, which is not a marketing strategy but actually based on knowledge of what makes a fine exquisite rare gemstone...
All That Glitters' Exclusive Approach

"Paraiba" is being re-defined within the Gemstone Trade. Learn More about what may be defined as "Paraiba" Tourmaline:
Paraiba Nomenclature
AGTA - The Question of Paraiba
Paraiba Lawsuit Dismissed

ATG News Release (July 17, 2006) - 500ct Watermelon Tourmaline Slice from Maine Destined for Future Maine Museum
All That Glitters recently sold a slice of Maine History, a watermelon slice to be more exact, but this slice is not edible...
(Learn More about the history of Tourmaline in Maine by visiting this link)

Gemstones - Understanding, Identifying and Buying, by Keith Wallis
A new gemstone book to the market, featuring a Color Change Diaspore from the
All That Glitters inventory. Another publication where All That Glitters gemstones have appeared!

GEMS - Legend and Lore
Cedar Wings Magazine Article
Text by: Hania Jurdak
Photos by: L. Allen Brown/All That Glitters

Want to learn more about Gemstones??? Live in the New England Area?? Join the Continuing Ed Class "The World Of Gemstones" at North Essex Community College, taught by the owner and founder of All That Glitters - L. Allen Brown
Future schedules will be posted here but might not always be available:
http://www.necc.mass.edu/noncredit/personalenrichment/gems.shtml

The 4C's of Colored Gemstones

Synthetic vs. Simulant
Prices of Synthetics can be many times that of a simulant. What is the difference?

Alexandrite (Natural)/Synthetic Alexandrite

All That Glitters Local Business Profile - Lawrence Eagle Tribune article

Apatite - Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK article)

David Stanley - Gemstone Sculptor (retired)

Diaspore

Facetating Gems - Coast and Country Article

Imperial Malaia Garnet

Maine Amethyst Find - Lawrence Eagle Tribune Article

Paraiba

Pezzottaite

Tanzanite - Before It Was Tanzanite: Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK article)

View Rough and the Faceted Stone Produced

World of Gemstones - All That Glitters TV Show

All That Glitters Advertisements

"I love visiting your website, the images are all great and changing regularly so it is a pleasure to visit. There is also lots of good info about a variety of stones, a pleasure for someone who lives in a city where colored stones other than the big three are not apperciated much."
DF - Sask.CANADA

—

"Thank you so much for your reply. I will research that article in JCK You have helped me a lot on a difficult assignment I could not find hardly any references for this material.. I love your web site it is full of great information and extremely well done. Aloha."
SD - Graduate Gemologist, CGA, (appraisal lab in Honolulu)

—

"Thank you for your full explanation and I feel re-assured that I have made a sound purchase - and from what you say, a good price and investment and I appreciate that... I will enjoy - thanks again."
PG - Plymouth, New Zealand